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If Officer Pellath arrested you in Prince William County, your case is more likely to be dismissed than convicted. His dismissal rate is 53.7 percent—significantly higher than Virginia's statewide average of 34.7 percent. This puts him in the top quarter of officers statewide for dismissal rates, suggesting cases he brings face higher scrutiny in court or have weaker foundations. That said, nearly half his cases still result in conviction, so dismissal isn't guaranteed.

The charges matter significantly. If you were arrested for a weapons offense, every case Officer Pellath brought on that charge was dismissed—a stark contrast to the other categories. Public intoxication charges have the lowest dismissal rate at 26.7 percent, making conviction more likely for that offense. Obstruction charges fall in the middle at 62.5 percent dismissal. Most of his arrests fall under "Other" charges with a 44 percent dismissal rate. Where your charge lands in this breakdown will affect what typically happens in cases like yours.